Welcome to the forum, Hope you enjoy your stay
1,327 11-12-07 17:41:27
Re: Hello to all members. (2 replies, posted in Introduce yourself)
Welcome to the forum 8)
1,328 11-12-07 17:40:43
Re: Effects Pedal, The right order? (7 replies, posted in Effects)
Great post thanks
1,329 11-12-07 16:41:16
Re: Brands for your guitar amps? (21 replies, posted in Amplifiers)
I have a Marshall JCM900 head and 2 x 12 cab - This is too loud for home use
I bought a Laney LC15R - 15 watt valve amp but again this is just too loud for normal home use.
I now use a Marshall valvestate amp at home. This goes very loud but is also good at lower volumes.
1,330 11-12-07 16:38:16
Re: Your favorite and easiest guitars? What are you playing? (13 replies, posted in Guitars)
I love my Ibanez but I am starting to feel I would like to play and own a Les Paul - I have not played one before but I love the look of them.
1,331 11-12-07 16:07:27
Topic: Bad Habits (31 replies, posted in Guitar Techniques)
When I was learning the guitar I developed two bad habits which took me a long time to break.
One was the fact I never used my pinky (little finger) to fret any notes. This meant that whilst my other fingers were building in strength the pinky was getting weaker.
This turned out to be a major problem when I started learning Satriani numbers as you *have* to use all four fingers.
The other was that I did not always use alternate picking so I had to relearn this.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this?
1,332 11-12-07 16:02:57
Re: When did you start playing guitar? (24 replies, posted in Guitars)
Yes I think that it right. Guitar music and bands in general are getting more popular which is great for the guitarist.
I didn't have the benefit of learning from anyone else. i had to do it on my own and looking for resources on the internet.
I think it would be much easier if you have someone to guide you through and ensure you do not pick up bad habits.
1,333 11-12-07 15:59:58
Re: I am looking for tabs by Amos Lee (3 replies, posted in Guitars)
Here are the chords
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/amos_lee_tabs.htm
Perhaps you have already found this as its only the chords and not the tab itself.
Hope it helps anyhow.
1,334 11-12-07 15:57:55
Re: What software you use or would use to record? (8 replies, posted in Guitars)
I don't know of any specific software - Do you use Audacity to record? i'm sure this must have some free plugins?
A good cheap way of recording effects is to use something like the Behringer V-amp or even better the Line 6 Pod.
This will allow you to get a much better recording sound without having to mic up an amp.
1,335 11-12-07 15:55:31
Re: Nursehk here! (4 replies, posted in Introduce yourself)
Welcome to the forum
1,336 10-12-07 19:58:21
Re: Which Bands Have You Seen Live? (23 replies, posted in Bands)
Wow that is some list there. You must be going to gigs quite regularly!
1,337 10-12-07 17:19:47
Topic: Secondary Dominents (4 replies, posted in Music Theory)
Ok here is a challenge for you all.
Who can explain what a secondary dominant is and what its function is in music?
1,338 10-12-07 17:13:47
Re: Steve Vai (9 replies, posted in Guitar Players)
Steve Vai is amazing. He is truly a Doctor of the guitar.
I hear he used to go to sleep listening to music to help him transcribe it. That is dedication!
1,339 10-12-07 13:02:31
Re: Time and what should be practiced in beginning? (13 replies, posted in Newbie Section)
I think you should practice at a relaxed time of day. Take 20 minutes and go and work on your skill.
First I would advise you try to learn a couple of chords from a simple song such as Wonderwall by Oasis.
Then once you have mastered chord changes move onto learning scales and melodies then solos.
1,340 10-12-07 13:00:21
Re: Which G3 live is THE BEST to you? (7 replies, posted in Bands)
When G3 came over here to the UK they had Robert Fripp as the 3rd member - this was a wrong choice I thought. He didn't fit in to the rock guitar criteria and people booed him off the stage. I felt very sorry for him.
I went to this mainly to see Satriani but I was amazed at Steve Vai's set which was absolutely amazing - in fact better than Satriani.
If you can get to see Dr Vai live you will not be disappointed.
1,341 10-12-07 12:57:16
Re: Hi (2 replies, posted in Introduce yourself)
Welcome to the forums Paul - I'm sure you will enjoy your stay here
1,342 10-12-07 12:56:27
Re: New Forum Theme (8 replies, posted in Misc)
Yes we will like to change the theme soon.
1,343 10-12-07 12:55:27
Re: What other musical instruments you play? (12 replies, posted in General Chat)
Sounds good. Do you have any links to your music that we could hear?
1,344 10-12-07 12:54:51
Re: Lets play a Band Name Game. (7 replies, posted in General Chat)
Nickleback
1,345 10-12-07 12:51:38
Re: What song did you play for the first time with your guitar? (12 replies, posted in General Chat)
Great Tune!
I have only played my guitar live once when I was in middle school . It was Cats in the Cradle by Ugly Kid Joe.
I was so nervous I have never played out live since! Got a great cheer though which was nice
1,346 10-12-07 12:49:39
Re: The best Concert ever in your life? (11 replies, posted in General Chat)
I really enjoyed going to see Queen with Paul Rogers. I was not lucky enough to see this band live when Freddie Mercury was alive.
This was the closest thing. Paul Rogers is a tremendous singer and I love his work with Free and Bad Company.
It was really good to see Brian May and Roger Taylor - It's a shame that John Deacon didn't want to join.
1,347 10-12-07 12:47:21
Re: Which Bands Have You Seen Live? (23 replies, posted in Bands)
That is a pretty good list there Matsuri
I would love to see some of those bands live!
1,348 10-12-07 12:45:11
Re: How to determain a song's key? (13 replies, posted in Music Theory)
A good way to start is to work out the first chord of a given song.
Most of the time the first chord will be the key. So if the first chord is a C then the song is likely to be in the key of C Major.
Usually in music the first and last chord will be the same. This is not always true as there can be key changes within songs
1,349 10-12-07 12:40:20
Re: Chromatic exercises (13 replies, posted in Guitar Techniques)
I would think that they do have a place in developing speed but I wouldn't just restrict yourself to chromatic exercises.
Work on scales and scale patterns to build speed.
1,350 10-12-07 12:32:17
Re: How does Joe Satriani make that squeel? (6 replies, posted in Guitar Techniques)
Hi Treepot
You are correct. It is indeed an artificial harmonic.
To do this, as you go to pick a note, allow your thumb to slightly touch the strings. If you do it in the right place you will get a high pitched noise - this is a harmonic.
Doing this in different places you will get different notes.
Joe usually does his scream by 2 harmonics at the same time on the B and G string.
He brings his left hand to the whammy bar and dives the bar then brings it back up and above the original pitch.
Amazing stuff
